Nicola Wealth Management named title sponsor for A

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 25, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arts Umbrella and Nicola Wealth Management (NWM) are pleased to announce a multi-year partnership for the newly named Nicola Wealth Management Invitational to benefit Arts Umbrella . The annual golf tournament, to be held this year on June 26, 2017 ^, at the Point Grey Golf & Country Club, will support Arts Umbrella including bursaries and free community programs.

“Nicola Wealth Management have been tremendous supporters of this tournament over the years, and I am absolutely thrilled to welcome them as Title Sponsor, beginning with our 20 ^th annual golf invitational this year,” said Paul Larocque, President & CEO, Arts Umbrella. “With NWM as our Title Sponsor and community partner I see nothing but a bright future for the tournament.”

“We are excited to be a part of Arts Umbrella’s incredible event,” said David Sung, President. “By supporting one of Vancouver’s premier charity golf tournaments, we hope to enable this worthy organization to continue offering their exceptional arts programs to children and youth throughout Metro Vancouver.”

NWM is dedicated to giving back in a meaningful way, and inspiring a culture of giving within our community.

“I look forward to strengthening our relationship with NWM as they become an integral part of the growth of Arts Umbrella and our programs,” Larocque added. “I am so appreciative of NWM and their team of enthusiastic volunteers.

This year’s tournament has already sold out; however, there are still a few dinner tickets remaining. Contact Emily Oswald, Coordinator, Special Events ( eoswald@artsumbrella.com ) for more information.

About Nicola Wealth Management Established in 1994, Nicola Wealth Management ( www.nicolawealth.com ) is among Canada’s fastest growing asset fund management and private investment counsel firms (Investor Economics 2016) with nearly $4.8-billion in assets under management.  The firm provides portfolio diversification well beyond stocks and bonds, comprehensive and integrated wealth planning, and consistent and stable returns, serving affluent families, institutions, and foundations across Canada.

About Arts Umbrella Art can change the lives of children in incredible ways, which is why Arts Umbrella (www.artsumbrella.com) helps young artists cultivate creativity and grow self-confidence through Performing, Visual, and Media Arts programs. Since 1979, the not-for-profit has opened the doors for young people ages 2 to 22 to find and explore their artistic voices. More than 20,000 students discover the magic each year, with more than half participating at little to no cost to their families.

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